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Blotter, Aug. 9, 2010

Crime Stoppers of Mesa County wants help in solving a case of theft and identity theft in June.

Authorities say around 11 a.m. June 17, a man stole a wallet from a shopping cart at City Market, 200 Rood Ave. A credit card in the stolen wallet was used later that day at the Valero gas station on Broadway and Chopstix Express on North Avenue.

The man who stole the wallet is described as Hispanic, 25 to 35 years old, 5 feet 4 inches, 140 pounds, with dark, shaved hair.

Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 970-241-7867. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest.

Area’s mailboxes damaged

The Mesa County Sheriff’s Department received multiple reports of mailbox vandalism Saturday in the 2900 block of Bonito Avenue. Residents reported at least $100 in damage to mailboxes and posts that had been damaged or knocked over.

Tyler Jereck Stewart, 20, homeless, was arrested Friday on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance after he was stopped in the area of U.S. Highway 50 and Linden Avenue.

Brian Sours, 42, address unavailable, was issued a summons Saturday on suspicion of criminal mischief after he was contacted at 2697 U.S. Highway 50.

According to the Mesa County Sheriff’s Department:

Stephen Anthony DiGregorio, 40, of Oklahoma City, Okla., was arrested Saturday on several warrants, including distribution of a controlled substance and being a fugitive from another jurisdiction.

A woman living in the 3000 block of Hill Avenue reported Saturday that she had sold a pair of tennis shoes to a buyer on eBay. The buyer wasn’t happy with the shoes and wanted a refund. The woman said she told the buyer to return the shoes, and that when the package arrived, it was an empty 6 inch by 9 inch envelope.

A man living in the 2500 block of Rose Drive reported Saturday that a thief entered two of his vehicles and stole more than $100 worth of items.

A woman living in the 400 block of Royal Ann Way reported Saturday that a thief entered her home and stole $180 in cash and $50 in medication.